A device 10 for installation within or on a structure for transferring kinetic energy from a load moving across the structure to a pneumatic or hydraulic system 3 for harvesting this wasted energy. A rocker having an upper surface for passage of the load is pivotally or slidably mounted in a cradle, the cradle housing at least one pneumatic or hydraulic pipe disposed between the rocker and the cradle.

The present disclosure pertains to a device for capturing and converting kinetic energy into electrical energy. The device comprises a unitary molded mat body that includes a first plurality of parallel primary fluid flow channels integrally formed within its structure, where adjacent channels share dividing walls. These channels are arranged in a uniform, repeating pattern across the width of the mat. A first edge manifold channel extends along one edge of the mat, while a second edge manifold channel extends along the opposite edge. Each of the primary fluid flow channels is in fluid communication with both edge manifold channels, which are configured to connect to a pressure storage system. This configuration ensures efficient energy transfer, with fluid flow facilitated by the interconnected manifold and primary channels. The device's unitary construction optimizes durability and performance in converting kinetic energy into electrical energy.

An energy harvesting apparatus comprising: a movable road component (106) that is configured to move away from a raised position due to a weight of one or more vehicles on the movable road component; a link (108) that is coupled to the movable road component, the link being movable between a rigid configuration and a flexible configuration, wherein in the rigid configuration, the link is configured to transfer force from the movable road component to act as a work input; and wherein in the flexible configuration, the link is configured to substantially isolate the movement of the movable road component to prevent the link from acting as a work input.